Cherax quadricarinatus
Cherax quadricarinatus
(Australian redclaw crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Exotic

Impact ID5183
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIt is possible that Cherax quadricarinatus may spread nonnative parasites to native arthropods, particularly ciliate protozoans.
Reference37883
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationNora River, Spain

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